Is the Christian life simply about cultivating a relationship with Christ in private? Or should that relationship compel us to acts of mercy and justice, making a difference in our communities? One man's story of hiring ex-convicts reminds us that God calls us to live in such a way that others experience his love and mercy through us. And that's only possible if our eyes are focused on God and his love for mercy and justice.
Table of Contents
SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 34:11-16; Micah 6:6-8; Matthew 9:9-13; 23:23-27; Luke 10:25-37; John 8:1-11; Romans 12
LEADER'S GUIDE
• Identify the Current Issue
• Discover the Eternal Principles
-Teaching point one: God loves mercy and justice.
-Teaching point two: The Christian life is more than looking right.
-Teaching point three: God desires that our lives be full of mercy and justice.
-Teaching point four: We can make a difference in our communities through mercy and justice.
• Apply Your Findings
• Additional Resources
ARTICLES FROM CHRISTIANITY TODAY
• "The Hope Roaster," by April Burbank, April 2013
